What dogs are good with chickens?

[N F C]

Hello, a belated welcome to you!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! I have a cattle dog that is great with chickens.

 

[The Happster]

My dog(Lab × Border Collie) was very easy to train. Previously she did chase the birds. Now I can leave her with them.
Actually, I've even left her minding chicks for me. Don't have to worry about predators with her keeping watch.

I honestly would trust many large dogs over small dogs.
It can be done.

Welcome.

 

[Nigel27]

Here’s my awesome chicken nanny Hazel (when she’s not passed out w Shitrat) I truly think its the luck of the draw combined w some training. If the dogs hellbent on birds it might not work.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the chick community.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[arcycarr2]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
None of my dogs have been good with the flock.

Welcome!! It's all in the training and the dog's personality. I have 3 Siberian Huskies. One of them is the most responsible and committed chicken nanny you will ever find. From the moment they came home she was dedicated to them. My oldest, I am confident would eat them in a heartbeat if given the chance. The last is sort of in between. She likes them well enough and will watch them but I wouldn't be surprised if she got a crazy streak in her and pounced on them one day if the chicken nanny wasn't keeping her at a distance. There's no sure thing breed that will snap into place but with good training, I also don't think there's any breed that can't peacefully live with chickens.

 

[Dancingwnature]

Hello and Welcome! It's great to have you here!!!

I've heard that Great Pyrenees are excellent flock minders.

 

[KestrelCamMan]

I have a Miniature Shih Tzu Poodle who gets along fine with my latest batch of Danish Brown Leghorns, both as chicks and now as 5 month pullets. He loves to go into their fenced-in area and the chickens and he have no problems together.

When I received 2 Australorps several years ago, they immediately bonded with the dog in the backyard in the early spring at dusk and actually "dog-piled" together in the lawn to stay warm together. Here is a picture of Niko this spring "teaching" the baby chicks how to eat mealworms, which they ignored until they saw him eating some.

 

[DoeAndGander]

Welcome to BYC! I completely agree almost any breed can be trained to be around them. Breeds with low prey drive will do best. I currently have a 5 month old Great Pyrenees mix who is doing amazing with my chickens so far. They can’t be trusted alone with them until 2-3 years old because of puppy tendencies but so far so great! Please note, this is not your average breed of dog, they are extremely quirky. If interested, definitely do your research before hand.